What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate Citrate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
Perfuming
Bentonite
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Glycerin, Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, Bentonite, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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